Phrase guide

jot down

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

to write down hurriedly; to make a note of

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, transitive

Examples

  • Tell me his number, and I'll jot it down on this scrap of paper.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

write briefly or hurriedly; write a short note of

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: jot

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: write

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Russian: черкнуть (čerknutʹ) — write down
  • Russian: набросать (nabrosatʹ) — write down